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From basic vanilla to chunky rocky road, few things taste better on a hot summer day than a cold scoop of ice cream. Plop it into a bowl, stack it in a cone or blend it in a thick shake, and you have a treat that helps you beat the...

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life will host a drive-thru luminaria event to take the place of annual walks that have been canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic. Luminaria night is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. July 30 at the Westmoreland County Community College Youngwood campus. The Greensburg, Mt. Pleasant,...

Today is National French Fry Day, and restaurants nationwide are marking the occasion by offering free fries and other deals. Deals available at chains with restaurants in Western Pennsylvania include: • Burger King: Several offers, including large fries for $1, are available on the BK app. App specials are listed...

An exhibit of artifacts recalling the early days of the Lincoln Highway opens Saturday at the Lincoln Highway Experience museum in Unity. On loan from a private collector, the automobilia includes vintage tin and porcelain signs advertising cars, tires, oil and gasoline, the oldest of which is a G&J tire...

Organizers of Greensburg Craft Beer Week are following the coronavirus-driven trend of planning a series of digital and takeout events. Dates for the fourth annual celebration of local beers are Sept. 18-26. “We are encouraging takeout events where people can register and receive maybe a beer tasting or pairing of...

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will delve into the rich and varied history of African American cooking during a livestream event at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 The virtual discussion and cooking demonstration will feature author Toni Tipton-Martin and chef Aziza Young. Tipton-Martin will discuss the evolution of African American...

Bingo • Bingo is played from 1-3 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Lincoln Heights Civic Association, 42 Millersdale Road, Hempfield. Session includes five quickies ($1 for full card) and 20 regular games ($.25 for three-card board). Payout is 50/50. Coffee is free. Church...

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley will take a trip back to 1969 for its 19th annual Garden Party. “Woodstock: An Evening of Peace, Love and Music” is planned for 5 p.m. Aug. 8 at the museum, 1 Boucher Lane, Ligonier Township. The event will feature Woodstock-themed...

Photos portraying the Ligonier Valley throughout the year are needed for the 2021 Ligonier Valley Calendar Contest, sponsored by the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce. Photos taken in all seasons should be easily recognizable as being located in the Ligonier Valley and can include landscapes, special events, landmarks and other...

Editor’s note: On Thursday, Fort Ligonier announced that the in-person portion of Tipsy History has been canceled, and the event will be online only. Join Fort Ligonier staff members for a drink and some straight talk about the French and Indian War during Tipsy History, billed as a “slightly tamer...

While planning your Fourth of July celebration, don’t forget about your pets. The noise and commotion that people enjoy — like loud music and fireworks — can be a major source of stress, especially for dogs. Though some of the larger municipal displays have been canceled this year, fireworks shows...

I have long maintained that the significant per-capita increase in child and adolescent mental health problems since the 1960s is due to the collective embrace of a parenting paradigm that has proven itself to be not only dysfunctional but also dangerous — ironically, to child and teen mental health. This...

A historic house built in the early 1800s along the Youghiogheny River in West Newton was remodeled and converted into a vacation rental that should be available in August, the owner said. Real estate developer Gregory K. Barr of Baldwin took what was the long-vacant two-story wood-framed John C. Plumer...

Jacobs Creek Watershed Association will host its annual Lazy River Family Friendly Float Day on Saturday at Garfield Park in Scottdale. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Float hours are 12:30-4 p.m. Participants are invited to bring their own rafts, canoes, kayaks, tubes or anything else that floats, or rent a...

Greensburg Garden Center will hold its popular butterfly release on Aug. 8. This year’s event will include two separate release sessions, to accommodate social distancing concerns. Release times will be 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Lefevre Butterfly Garden behind the center’s headquarters at 951 Old Salem Road. A...

Reservations are available for Latrobe Art Center’s annual farm-to-table dinner at Jamison Farm in Unity. Dinner is planned for 5-8 p.m. July 26. The bring-your-own-bottle event will feature dishes of lamb raised on the farm, along with appetizers and dessert. The Jamison’s picturesque 210-acre farm produces some 3,000 lambs annually,...

With high school events being canceled left and right, Chuck Spicuzza knew he had to try and save Steel Valley High School’s prom. He found a solution under a bridge. Spicuzza called Emily Wittmer, marketing director at the Waterfront shopping center in Homestead, telling her they were having trouble finding...

Kraft Heinz released a limited number of 570-piece, single-color puzzles to help fans around the world pass the time during the pandemic. Puzzle people spent many hours trying to complete them because all of the pieces were red. The 570 is a nod to the number 57 on the iconic...

Question: Our son, age 8, has been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. His IQ is well above average but his actual performance in the classroom is problematic. He has difficulty paying attention and finishing his work. We got him a tutor — an older retired teacher — this year. He...

Organizers canceled this year’s Loyalhanna Sojourn, an annual paddling trip down the creek from Latrobe to New Alexandria. It was scheduled for Saturday. The event had been postponed because of the covid-19 pandemic. The cancellation was prompted in part by challenges related to the pandemic — including plans for shuttling...

Allegheny County Parks will host a series of science exploration programs for kids 10 and older in North Park. The organization also is offering summer yoga classes and ongoing, individualized bike-riding instruction. The Outside the Box Labs include: • Rockets and Gravity, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. Participants will design, build...

Ball gowns are hanging in closets across the country, unworn due to the pandemic-related shutdown of schools and cancellation of much-anticipated spring proms. For many young women, a lot of time and expense goes into choosing the perfect dress for prom. Not being able to wear it can be both...

The 21st annual Five Star Trail Poker Run is adopting a “do-it-yourself” format this year. Participants can choose to bicycle, walk or jog the trail stretching from Greensburg to Youngwood during sessions on July 18, Aug. 15 or Sept. 19 — or on more than one date. There will be...